Okolehao Meaning in English

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US

oʊˌkoʊleɪˈhaʊ

oh-KOH-lay-HOW

UK

əʊˌkəʊleɪˈhaʊ

uh-KOH-lay-HOW

Definition

Okolehao is a traditional Hawaiian alcoholic drink, often made from the root of the ti plant. It is a type of spirit unique to Hawaiian culture.

Usage & Nuances

"Okolehao" is almost always used in reference to Hawaii or Hawaiian culture, typically as a noun. It is not commonly known outside of Hawaii, and pronounced 'oh-koh-leh-how.' Rarely used except in culinary, historical, or cultural contexts.

• Spanish: okolehao (licor hawaiano) - licor tradicional de Hawái
• Portuguese (BR): okolehao (licor havaiano) - licor tradicional do Havaí
• Portuguese (PT): okolehao (licor havaiano) - licor tradicional do Havai
• Chinese (Simplified): okolehao（夏威夷传统烈酒）
• Chinese (Traditional): okolehao（夏威夷傳統烈酒）
• Hindi: ओकोलेहाओ (हवाई अनाज से बनी शराब)
• Arabic: أوكوليهاو (مشروب كحولي هاوايي تقليدي)
• Bengali: ওকোলেহাও (হাওয়াইয়ান মদ)
• Russian: околехао (гавайский спиртной напиток)
• Japanese: オコレハオ（ハワイの伝統的な酒）
• Vietnamese: okolehao (rượu truyền thống Hawaii)
• Korean: 오코레하오 (하와이 전통 증류주)
• Turkish: okolehao (Hawaii'ye özgü içki)
• Urdu: اوکولیہاؤ (ہوائی کا روایتی شراب)
• Indonesian: okolehao (minuman keras tradisional Hawaii)

Example Sentences

People in Hawaii used to make okolehao from ti roots.

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Okolehao is a traditional Hawaiian drink.

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Have you ever tried okolehao?

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Tourists love bringing home bottles of okolehao as souvenirs.

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You can't find authentic okolehao outside of Hawaii these days.

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At the luau, they served homemade okolehao that tasted really smooth.

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